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Work Experience

• Founder & Developer - Spoken, 

  Feb, 2024 - Present

  Founded and developed a commercial SaaS product (spoken.host) to deliver a self-built software solution to paying customers.

  • Implemented a generalized OAuth mechanism for seamless customer authentication with Spotify.

  • Designed a robust microservice-based architecture with automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, deployed to a Linux VPS.

  • Developed backend services in Node.js and the frontend in React (Vite).

  • Engineered CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, adding automated dependency updates to improve security.

  • Containerized microservices with Docker and orchestrated deployments using Docker Swarm for scalability and reliability.

  • Integrated Stripe for subscription billing, implementing Webhooks for precise lifecycle event handling.

  • Key Technologies: JavaScript, Node.js, React, Vite, Stripe, Docker, Docker Swarm, GitHub Actions (CI/CD), Shell, Linux

• Application Developer (Lead) - Messe Muenchen GmbH, 

  Jul, 2024 - Dec, 20246 months

  One of the world’s leading trade fair organizers.

  • Led an agile team of developers, streamlining delivery with AI-assisted task automation and process tuning.

  • Integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT API into internal developer tools to automate code generation, testing scaffolds, and documentation.

  • Developed backend services in Java and Salesforce (Apex), reducing dev time significantly through AI integration.

  • Engineered CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo), enhancing them with GPT-based commit analysis and deployment summaries.

  • Containerized services with Docker/Kubernetes for scalable delivery environments.

  • Key Technologies: Java, JavaScript, React, Vite, Salesforce (Apex & Lightning), Docker, Kubernetes, OpenAI API, Bamboo (CI/CD), Bitbucket, Shell, Linux Servers

• Software Engineer - Essendi it, 

  Mar, 2023 - Feb, 202411 months

  IT solutions provider specializing in Microservices & Angular-based applications.

  • Developed microservices with Java & Spring Boot, integrating with Angular frontends.

  • Designed Docker Compose environments for local development and CI/CD automation.

  • Conducted unit testing (JUnit) and deployed applications on internal Linux servers.

  • Key Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, Angular, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, Bamboo, Bitbucket, Shell, Linux Servers

• Software Engineer - Check24, 

  Feb, 2022 - Mar, 20231 year 1 month

  Germany’s leading comparison platform for insurance, travel, and shopping.

  • Developed high-performance microservices in C#/.NET, handling large-scale customer data processing.

  • Built internal tools using React & JavaScript for improved workflow automation.

  • Optimized system performance, reducing API response time by around 30%.

  • Key Technologies: C#/.NET, React, JavaScript, Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Prometheus, Grafana, Ansible, Bamboo, Bitbucket

• Various Software Engineering Roles - Check24, Hubert Burda Media, Quest Global Engineering Services, 

  Jan, 2017 - Feb, 20225 years 1 month

  Previous roles as a working student

  • Developed & maintained backend systems for large-scale data processing and automation.

  • Built internal tools & web-based applications using React, JavaScript, and C#/.NET.

  • Automated workflows & optimized system performance, improving execution speeds

  • Developed JavaScript-based ad-tech libraries for programmatic advertising.

  • Managed & deployed applications using Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Provided technical support & conducted training on software development & automation.

  • Key Technologies: JavaScript, React, C#/.NET, VBA, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD, Kanban, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Ansible, Bamboo, Bitbucket, Scrum

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